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ALBANY--The People's Law School, a new initiative presented by the New York State Bar Association, will operate on consecutive Tuesday afternoons from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. beginning on Nov. 15 and running through Dec. 13 in the Great Hall of the Association's Albany headquarters at One Elk Street.
Each People's Law School lecture will last approximately two hours and will feature respected legal experts who will use real-life examples and anecdotes to demonstrate how the law really works in easy-to-understand, interesting and informative sessions.
Topics will cover a broad range of legal issues including: what to do if you are being sued; your rights as a client; why it's important to have a Living Will; how to choose a lawyer; divorce and child custody matters; and what to do if you are pulled over for a traffic offense. Volunteer attorneys from the Association will lead the sessions.
People's Law School attendees will receive an updated version of the bar association's popular handbook, "Understanding the Law - a Practical Guide for New York State Residents." Each presentation also will be recorded and made available on audiotape, videotape, DVD, and online.
The program is free for those who pre-register. A $5 fee will be charged for those who register at the door. No prior legal education or knowledge is required. To register, please contact the New York State Bar Association Department of Continuing Legal Education at 518-463-3200.
Schedule of topics and dates:
TOPIC: Matrimonial Law including grounds for divorce; models for representation; child custody; an overview of financial issues, such as child support, maintenance and equitable distribution
DATE: Tuesday, 11/15/05
SPEAKER(S): Florence M. Fass, Esq., Fass & Greenberg, LLP, Garden City; and Charles P. Inclima, Esq., Biernbaum Inclima & Meyer, LLP, Rochester
TOPIC: Civil Law Suits including such situations as your rights if you suffer an injury due to an automobile accident or an injury on the job; what to expect if you are being sued
DATE: Tuesday, 11/22/05
SPEAKER(S): Mae A. D'Agostino, Esq., D'Agostino, Krackeler, Baynes & Maguire, P.C., Albany; and Henry G. Miller, Esq., Clark Gagliardi & Miller, White Plains
TOPIC: Wills and Estate Planning including discussion about planning your Will and related documents and the process involved in the settlement of your estate-the Surrogate Court process of probate and administration; what happens with property when someone dies, either with a Will (testate) or without one (intestate)
DATE: Tuesday, 11/29/05
SPEAKER(S): Margaret Z. Reed, Esq., Law Office of Margaret Z. Reed, Albany; and Carl T. Baker, Esq., Fitzgerald Morris Baker Firth P.C., Glens Falls
TOPIC: You and Your Lawyer will address some of the myths and misconceptions about the legal profession; how to find a lawyer; what to expect in terms of financial arrangements with your attorney; the Client's Bill of Rights
DATE: Tuesday, 12/6/05
SPEAKER(S):A. Vincent Buzard, Esq., Harris Beach PLLC, Rochester; and Steven C. Krane, Esq., Proskauer Rose LLP, NYC
TOPIC: Criminal Law and Traffic Violations including what to do if you or a family member is arrested; what to do if you are pulled over by a police officer for a traffic offense
DATE: Tuesday, 12/13/05
SPEAKER(S): Peter A. Gerstenzang, Esq., Gerstenzang O'Hern Hickey & Gerstenzang, Albany
The 71,000-member New York State Bar Association is the official statewide organization of lawyers in New York and the largest voluntary state bar association in the nation. 11-08-05
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